3-5 years of Construction Estimating experience in transportation, roadway, and civil construction.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; relevant education and experience may substitute.
Experience in MEP roadway design-build and conceptual budget pricing is required.
Field Project Management experience preferred.
Proficient in HeavyBid or similar estimating software like Accubid or Bluebeam.
Thorough understanding of cost accounting concepts and building codes.
Responsibilities
Manage estimating team to prepare and submit accurate cost estimates.
Develop detailed cost estimates for Labor, Materials, and Overheads per project.
Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site visits as required.
Assist construction personnel to understand and track cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare bills of material for Construction, Purchasing, and Accounting use.
Lead evaluation of estimating staff performance and coordinate bid reviews with management.
Review finalized project costs to assess bid accuracy and guide future estimates.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and leadership within estimating teams.
Engagement in a collaborative team environment that values input.
Involvement in diverse projects within transportation and civil construction fields.
Full Job Description
Duties/Responsibilities:
Manage estimating team to track, prepare, and submit complete estimates
Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating
Develop and prepare complete cost estimates for Labor, Materials, OH per project
Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Construction, Purchasing and Accounting
Attend pre-bid and pre-con meetings with Construction
Participate in site visits and pre-bid meetings as needed
Perform field take-offs/evaluations for project estimate preparation
Review project documents for accuracy and consistency
Lead development of handover documents for the project team
Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
Preparation and submission of Change Orders
Review final cost of completed projects to evaluate bid accuracy
Essential functions of the position are to be performed primarily in a Company-designated office or field location.
Develop RFQ's from vendors
Lead the review and evaluation of Estimating staff performance
Coordinate schedule for bid reviews with senior management
Support a team approach to estimating by coordinating with other company estimators
Essential functions of the position are to be performed primarily in a Company-designated office or field location.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Outstanding team leadership capabilities
Thorough understanding of cost accounting concepts
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Knowledgeable of national, state, and local building codes and technology standards
Able to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, technology etc.
Plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
Knowledge of products and methods of installation in traffic signal construction
Experience developing estimates with HeavyBid specifically or other similar software such Accubid, Bluebeam, etc.
Team player
Self-driven with the ability to stay on task for extended periods of time while working independently either in the office or remotely
Education and Experience:
3-5 years of Construction Estimating experience in transportation, roadway and civil construction/field work. Vertical construction not applicable.
Experience in MEP roadway design-build and conceptual budget pricing required
Field Project Management experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field; a combination of relevant education and experience considered lieu of a degree
